Amy Winehouse’s pal
Tyler James has been given a second chance to launch a singing career thanks to The Voice.

The BBC talent show offers artists the chance to win a record deal, regardless of whether they have had one before, meaning Tyler , who previously had a number 16 single with Foolish, has another chance to find fame.

Amy Winehouse’s friend Tyler James is hoping to find fame on The Voice (PA)

Even after being dropped by Island Records in 2005 when his third single Your Woman peaked at number 60, Tyler remained in the spotlight due to his friendship with chart-topper Amy.

A show insider told the Sun: ‘There has been some amazing talent auditioning so artists who had deals in the past must still be of a top standard to compete.’

In order to reignite his music career, Tyler will have to impress the panel of coaches, Jessie J, Will.i.am, The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue and Tom Jones.

James is not the only recognisable face hoping for a spot in The Voice’s top 40, with former X Factor hopeful Joelle Moses trying her luck over on the Beeb.

Other contestants included West End stars and teenagers performing in front of an audience for the first time.